King's Indian: 4.Bg5

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Opening Overview: King's Indian: 4.Bg5

"Departing from the popular King's Indian (Bf4), this line chooses Bg5. It succeeds by sacrificing popularity for a statistically stronger weapon. This move exerts pressure on the d8-h4 diagonal."

The move Bg5 signals the King's Indian: 4.Bg5, steering the game into independent territory.

Trajectory: From here, play often proceeds with O-O, leading into the King's Indian. Plans should focus on how to control the long diagonal to exert lasting pressure and develop rapidly.

Structure: The board features a Fianchetto. With a draw rate of 20%, the position is dynamic. Engines evaluate it at +0.57.

Also known as: Smyslov Variation, KID, Smyslov Variation, KID

Stockfish Analysis of King's Indian: 4.Bg5:
+0.57 Slight Advantage (White)
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Technical Details for King's Indian: 4.Bg5

  • ECO Code: E61
  • Est. Win Rate: W: 46% / B: 35%
  • Moves: 11
  • Aliases: Smyslov Variation, KID, Smyslov Variation, KID
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